Inheritance 3-Book Hardcover Boxed Set (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr) (Hardcover)

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Product Description

WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available in a handsome boxed set!

About the Author

Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375846158
• ISBN-13: 978-0375846151
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 5.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,939 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic addition..., October 16, 2008

By	Aditya Anupkumar "Sternfahrer" (Mumbai, India) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I personally like the Inheritance series of books. They aren't quite as sophisticated as The Lord of the Rings, or The Wheel of Time, or Dune. They lie somewhere between the Harry Potters of the World, and The Lord of the Rings.

Are some of the names inspired by other series? Sure. The point isn't to find fault with work on the basis of what was written in other works, but to see whether it can stand by itself, and tell its own story.

I think Brisingr was a brilliant addition to the series (I would agree that Eldest was a little off); and FWIW, the last 5 chapters by themselves would make the book worth it.

Having read Inheritance, I can hardly wait for the last book in the series (Empire) but that's still a couple of years away.

With regards to this hard cover set, the only reason I can imagine you wouldn't want it, is if you're waiting for the final four-box set, which will surely be released with the last book; or already own hardcovers of Eragon and Eldest.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Take care when buying the boxed set., February 10, 2009

By	Badge (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews

Don't get me wrong. I love these books.

But the boxed set is horrendously misleading. I'd expect a three book boxed set to indicate either a trilogy, or 6 books.

There is a fourth (and final) book. The cover of the boxed set gives no indication of this, and until I was about half way through Brisingr I was unaware that Paolini had changed from the planned (and announced) trilogy, to a 4 book series.

So by all means buy these books, but don't buy the boxed set thinking you've got them all. It may be cheaper than buying the three books seperately, but it is going to look dodgy on the bookshelf.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For New Readers Wishing To Take A Wonderful Adventure, October 5, 2008

By	Mr. Richard D. Coreno "Mr. C" (Berea, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent way to purchase the three hardcover books in the ongoing Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini.

My only quibble is the boxed set has no additional features to entice a reader who has previously purchased the books separately. Though it seemingly eliminates one market of readers/collectors, the avenue is open for those wishing to purchase three hardcover books at a nice price.